Australian Cricketer Ben Austin Dies After Being Hit on the Neck During Practice Session

A tragic incident shook the Australian cricket community as 17-year-old cricketer Ben Austin passed away after being struck on the neck by a ball during a practice session in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs.

According to Australian media reports, the young cricketer was hit during training earlier this week. Despite wearing a helmet, Austin was not using a stem guard — the protective flap covering the neck area.

He was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital in critical condition, where doctors later confirmed his death.

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Cricket Victoria confirmed that the ball was delivered using a ball-throwing device and struck Austin on the neck.

Nick Cummins, Head of Cricket Victoria, stated that the incident was eerily similar to the accident that claimed the life of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes 11 years ago, who also died from a neck injury caused by a cricket ball.

Cricket Australia, the club management, and Ben Austin’s family have all expressed deep sorrow and condolences over the heartbreaking incident.